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Reviews of Frendz Hostel El Nido This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Osmena Street, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#37 of 149 hotels in El Nido

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Review score

Based on 632 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the view from the rooftop was breathtaking, specially during sunset. the shower was really nice( hot and good pressure). after 23 the hostel was silent and you could sleep

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All the staff was so helpful and they all knew my name

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't have proper shower curtains in our bathroom so the floor tended to get soaked.

    The room was so clean, loved the friendly staff and atmosphere. They were very helpful. The rooftop views were amazing. They always had an event planned each evening and they play amazing tunes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place at El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 302 room door was broken, once 2 guys got in thinking it was their room but it was a 6 female dorm. The shower curtain is too short so the bathroom gets wet when you shower. There is no way to hang the telephone shower in a high position so you shower with one hand and rinse with the other. The staff at the restaurant ignored me everytime :(

    The place has a very cool vibe, they have a lot of games and dynamics every night. The dorms are comfy and clean. They have a private bathroom inside the dorm but there are also more showers and toilets outside. Location is perfect! Also they have the Haqqy tour agency near reception, which can take you to the best places around.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are a family travelling with 2 kids and chose to stay at Friendz due to the location and we thought it would have a good vibe. We had a great time throughout our week here. The staff were lovely and helped us out with future travel arrangements. Our son turned 9 during our stay and they surprised him with cake, balloons and of course a song. We had a fantastic tour with them out to the islands as well. The place is lively as expected being a hostel geared more towards younger travellers. However everyone was lovely to our kids and us throughout our stay. We can't thank the staff enough for making us and especially the birthday boy feel so welcome.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    fun friendly lively
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they didn’t tell us specific tours were not offered everyday so we feel like we missed out. o Tour A was the only one offered daily and we did i it our first day. bathrooms were co-Ed

    Amazing staff that made everyone feel included. fun vibes! There were 2 bars but actually inside the room you didn’t hear too much noise if you stayed in for the night. AC worked well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They exceeded my expectation in a way that they made me feel welcome and included during my stay even i travel alone.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Extended and extended again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could do with brighter lights

    Has every detail you could possibly need, the staff are so helpful, 10/10 vibes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location and clean rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel right in the middle of El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi can be a bit dodgy and slow in some rooms. It is fairly loud towards the evening if you are on the first floor but they turn off the music at half 11 so everyone can sleep which we appreciated. Maybe request a higher floor if you want to go to bed earlier.

    Great hostel right in the middle of El Nido. Perfect for socialising and meeting people, has a great restaurant at the bottom and chill out spaces. Rooms are clean, fairly large with big lockers. Lots of toilets and showers so you don't need to wait either.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    This is an amazing hostel with a beautiful roof top pool and bar. The food in the downstairs cafe is very good. There is an office right beside reception where you can book day trips to see the beautiful surrounding islands which was very convenient. I checked in at 8 and was able to join a tour for 9. It’s very easy to make friends in this hostel which is ideal for solo travellers.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely best hostel. It was my first time in a hostel and I enjoyed it sooooooo much

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    This actually the second time I have stayed in the Hostel, compared to the first one. I must say this going to be my mos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Frendz Hostel is by far the most affordable yet service is excellent hostel I have ever stayed with.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Incroyable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    L’ambiance La piscine Le personnel Le restaurant en bas

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Nice private room in a very well run hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not necessarily a ‘dislike’ but as the name suggests, the place is a hostel and there are a lot of young people there to party. If you are looking for somewhere chilled, you may be better off looking elsewhere. That said, as a couple in our 30s, we still enjoyed our stay. Private room wasn’t necessarily cheap.

    Amazing pool Excellent, quiet air conditioning in room Large private room Comfortable bed Great location Easy to organise tours and transfers Although it’s a hostel and can be loud during the day, the quiet time after 11pm is stringently enforced so no issue sleeping

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    It was GREAT staying at FRENDZ Hostel definitely coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    fair to poor ventilation at the lobby need to use mosquito sprays on the lobby and common comfort rooms

    nightly events were fun a great place to meet new people common comfort rooms is a plus

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Always a blast! 🫶🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean rooms friendly staff fun memories!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top location, Top facility, Top Staff!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Booking this place everytime im in El nido now!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything about it was just awesome! Their own rooftop pool! Their own partner tour agency! Own restaurant and cafe!! And even their own beach club in nacpan, not to mention great facilities and friendliest staff ever!!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The family room needs to have the shower head higher on the wall

    Loved the rooftop pool with amazing views of El Nido. Loved the easy walk into the main town areas.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    If you like to party and like to meet people from all around the world this is the spot, rooms are clean and has everyth
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say

    Great facilities, great staff, an awesome place if you like to party!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    I had a lovely stay at the frendz hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that it doesn’t have a fridge in the room.

    I liked the rooftop area. It has a beautiful view, pool and bar.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Hostel that makes you feel like your living with your friends, even if they were complete strangers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s felt so comfortable to be in, really nice decorating

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Great location. Amazing island hopping activities. Amazing and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff and island hopping activities. Beautiful rooftop pool views. Amazing food and drink options.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn’t able to book a private room for my last night, WiFi doesn’t work and they refused to give us any other WiFi passwords aside from the one of the floor we were staying at.

    The view from the rooftop is great, the private rooms are spacious and clean, I had so much fun! Make sure to book a tour with haqqylife! This is a party hostel so you should take this into consideration before booking. 🥳

    Stayed in June 2023

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